For music teachers, it is easy to focus solely on performance pieces or technique exercises during weekly lessons. We only have so much time with a student each week, and to keep progress on the instrument going, it’s easy to neglect another equally important area of music instruction—music theory.
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Welcome Stewart Rabin – New Miami Music Teacher
Although Stewart is not new to teaching Music in the classroom of giving private lessons, he’s new to us and we’re excited to have him as a new member of our Lessons In Your Home Miami Staff. Happy teaching Stewart!
Welcome Violin and Voice Teacher in Denver, Thornton, and Fort Collins!
Miriam Iams is a new violin and voice teacher here in the Denver metro area. We are so excited to have her on staff, and teaching lessons in Thornton, Denver, and Fort Collins!
How to Keep Piano Lessons Positive and Consistent
The majority of students taking lessons start because the know music is fun, some students fall deeply in love with it and some of those choose to consider music as a career. That’s the facts. So in my experience, I keep piano lessons positive as my main method.
Record Yourself Practicing
You never knew you’d learn about recording while taking private music lessons but recording your practice is a highly effective practice method. Wanna learn how? Read on!
How Parents Help Piano Lessons Thrive
When parents actively support music lessons at home, the student’s progress often accelerates—but it’s not because they teach. Real growth comes when parents help with focus, routine, and encouragement in ways that reinforce rather than frustrate lessons. Three Key Ways Parents Can Support Effectively 1. Establish Consistent Practice Routine Children benefit most from short, daily
Thought Of Taking Piano Lessons? 3 Reasons You Should!
As a team of music educators working with beginner students across Dallas, we’ve seen the incredible benefits of piano lessons firsthand. Whether you’re considering lessons for your child or thinking about jumping in as an adult learner, there are plenty of reasons to take piano lessons in Dallas. Below, we’re sharing three key advantages to
Three Steps to Good Piano Posture: Healthy Technique from the Start
Like in so many areas of life (at least our chiropractors would tell us) posture is so very important to your overall performance. Piano is an instrument that benefits greatly from proper posture. In this article I will give three simple “techniques” to help achieve good piano posture.
Improve Piano Sight‑Reading in 3 Tips That Really Help
Piano students often feel stuck when music seems to move faster than they can think. With three focused strategies—consistent pacing, pattern recognition, and daily variety—you’ll begin to improve piano sight reading tips from the very first week. 1. Scan First, Then Play at a Steady Tempo Before touching the keys, take a moment to: When
How To Tune A Guitar
Have you ever wondered what it meant for your guitar to be “in tune”? Are you learning how to play the guitar and wonder why it just doesn’t sound right? Your guitar may not be in tune! This is a basic outline for how to tune a guitar and get your guitar sounding just right